Plantronics today introduced the Pulsar 590, a Bluetooth stereo headset that lets users listen wirelessly to music and movies with excellent audio quality and switch seamlessly to mobile phone calls with the single touch of a button. Available with a universal Bluetooth audio adapter, the Pulsar 590 provides immediate wireless compatibility for any device with a headphone jack, such as laptops, home stereos, MP3 players, including Apple iPods, and multimedia devices, such as Sony PSP.

Consumers are eagerly awaiting devices that support Bluetooth stereo. A recent research survey conducted by In-Stat/MDR found that 88 percent of respondents were interested in purchasing cordless stereo headset/headphones, with interest especially high for those that would switch between mobile phones and music (October 2004).

Great Sound, No Wires

The Pulsar 590 uses multipoint technology to function as both a stereo headset for high fidelity listening, as well as a communications headset for use with mobile phones and other voice-enabled devices. The headset includes a telescopic voice tube with an omni-directional microphone for clear voice communications.

Its extended range capabilities provide users with great mobile freedom and enables them to listen to music or have conversations up to 33 feet away from their laptop, music device or cell phone. The Pulsar 590 provides up to 12 hours of talk time and 10 hours of listen time, so users stay in touch and in tune all the time.

The Pulsar 590 has an estimated retail price of US $149.99 and US $199.99 with universal adapter. The headset will be available this fall.